National Green Tribunal

Meghalaya Chief Minister Praises Supreme Court Verdict On Coal Mining

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 15, 2019

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday praised as "people's victory" the Supreme Court directive to lift the National Green Tribunal ban on coal mining and said the verdict has upheld the rights of indigenous people on land and mineral deposits.

Green Court Seeks Report On Illegal Construction In Mayapuri Greenbelt

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 29, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has sought a report from the forest department on a plea alleging illegal construction by DDA in a green belt in Mayapuri.

Formulate Mechanism For Dismantling Old Vehicles: Green Panel Asks Centre

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Noting that the number of ''end of life vehicles'' will be over 21 million by 2025, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the government to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) for setting up authorised recycling centres to scrap them scientifically.

Tamil Nadu's Plea Challenging Green Court's Rs 100 Crore Penalty Rejected

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 12, 2019

The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government, challenging the Rs 100 crore penalty imposed on the state by the National Green Tribunal for not cleaning the Buckingham Canal, Adyar and Cooum rivers.

How Will Crop Burning Be Tackled, Green Tribunal Asks Punjab, Haryana, UP

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh how they intend to tackle the problem of crop burning, a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi, this year.

Green Court Slams Delhi Government Over Unauthorised Constructions

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has rapped the AAP government over inaction on unauthorised constructions being carried out in South Delhi's Jaunapur and Dera Mandi forest areas.

Meghalaya Ordered To Pay 100 Crore Fine, Allowed To Restart Coal Mining

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhary, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday July 3, 2019

Meghalaya has been ordered to deposit Rs 100 crore in fines, imposed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), for failing to curb illegal coal mining in the state

Delhi Civic Body To Take Action Against Rohini Encroachments: Green Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) to take action against encroachments and illegal car workshops in Rohini.

Improve Monitoring To Stop Encroachments Along Highways: Green Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 4, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has expressed concern over the large scale encroachments along the national highways and directed the government to evolve an effective monitoring mechanism in this regard.

Panel To Study Methods To Recharge Groundwater: Green Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 3, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has directed a committee to take groundwater samples and study the methodology of recharging it after a plea alleged that rainwater harvesting structures built by the municipal corporations and other civic bodies were contaminating water.

Emission Fiasco: No Coercive Action Against Volkswagen, says SC

PTI | Monday May 6, 2019

The Supreme Court Monday said no coercive action will be taken against German auto major Volkswagen against whom the National Green Tribunal has imposed a fine of Rs 500 crore for damaging the environment through use of "cheat device" in its diesel cars in India. A bench headed by Justice S A Bobde virtually stayed the imposition of fine for the ti...

"Failing To Perform Duties": Green Court Pulls Up Delhi Pollution Body

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 8, 2019

The National Green Tribunal today pulled up the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) over its failure to control air pollution in the city, saying it had been avoiding its duties.

Green Court Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Fine On Pollution Body Over Illegal Dairies

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 3, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has rapped the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and the municipal corporations over illegal dairies and condition of cattle in the city while slapping a fine of Rs 10 lakh each for their failure in discharging their duties.

37 'Eco-Smart Stations' To Be Set Up In 3 Months: Railways To Green Body

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 3, 2019

The Centre has told the National Green Tribunal that action plan for 37 railway stations which are to be developed as "eco-smart stations" will be implemented in three months.

Green Tribunal Slaps Rs 10 Crore Fine On Gurgaon Builders For Damaging Environment

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2019

The National Green Tribunal has slapped an interim penalty of Rs 10 crore on three builders in Gurgaon for violation of environmental norms and damaging the environment.